Xperia XZ1 price and date announced

The price and Irish release date for the Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact has been announced by Sony Mobile.

The Xperia XZ1 is available from Wednesday 20 from €649.99 on a prepay connection and €699 SIM free while the Xperia XZ1 Compact is available from the first week of October from €549.99 on a prepay connection and €599 sim free.

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